The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea on toxic waste concerns from the Bhopal gas tragedy, directing petitioners to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

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•  The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition related to toxic waste concerns from the Bhopal gas tragedy, citing jurisdictional appropriateness of the High Court.
•  The Court directed petitioners to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which has been monitoring issues related to the tragedy for several years.
•  The plea raised concerns about possible leakage of hazardous substances from waste residues, posing environmental and public health risks in the affected region.
•  Petitioners highlighted that improper disposal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide site continues to threaten surrounding communities and ecosystems.
•  The bench noted that the High Court is already handling similar matters, making it the appropriate forum for detailed examination of such concerns.
•  Petitioners have been granted liberty to present fresh evidence and arguments before the High Court to support their claims effectively.
• The case reflects ongoing challenges in managing hazardous waste from one of the world’s worst industrial disasters decades after the incident occurred.
•  Overall, the Supreme Court emphasised following proper judicial procedures and ensuring that the matter is addressed at the appropriate legal level.